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Message: <blockquote data-quote="denco@comcast.n" data-source="post: 1424337" data-attributes="member: 25300">Yes, if I could afford a pair of Nikon EDG I would like to compare them also. I believe they would have slightly better build quality like tighter eyecups but I don't think the optics could be much better than the Zen Ray's. Who really cares if the eyecups aren't as tight when you are saving about $1400.00?     You are right about binoculars losing value as they become older and newer technology replaces them. I paid about $1000.00 for my Leica 7x42 BN's but it was when they were still being made and the new Ultravid HD's  weren't out yet. I was lucky to sell them for $850.00 because they are becoming old technology now. These newer Chinese ED binoculars actually give you a better view for way less money. Old binoculars are like old cars they simply depreciate in value as they age unless on the rare occasion they become a classic. The Nikon's have excellent build quality but are pretty heavy for their size. Really now the optics are a level down from these new ED binoculars.I can see that now.    What Chinese manufacturer makes a good 8x32 ED glass? I notice Zen Ray does not. Maybe I could sell the Nikons and get a 8x32 ED that would outperform them and still have a compact pair of binoculars.Dennis</blockquote>